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Noel is a 33-year-old kindergarten teacher who recently visited her doctor complaining of the sudden onset of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloody stools. Lab tests, imaging studies, and an endoscopy were used to diagnose Crohn's disease. Drug therapy has helped to control the symptoms, but Noel has been told that there is no cure for the disease and she may experience exacerbations from time to time for the rest of her life.Noel will need to monitored for _____, due to the increased risk that accompanies Crohn's disease.
 a. diverticula
 b. gluten sensitivity
 c. gallbladder disease
  d. obesity
 e. intestinal cancer

Question 2

Which of the following can cause arterial wall injury leading to atherosclerosis?
 A) Hypertension
  B) Tobacco use
  C) Stress
  D) High blood glucose
  E) All of the risks factors above can contribute to arterial wall injury.



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Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

E



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